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J21 DDY

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,213 mi
Last recorded164,213 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 DDY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 164,213 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 158,606 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 153,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 146,551 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 146,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 138,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,715 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 130,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 123,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Aug 2018 117,823 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 112,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,123 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Undertrays fitted, not allowing visual inspection of underside

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,444 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,613 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,613 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,452 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,191 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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J21 DDY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J21 DDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J21 DDY registered?

J21 DDY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is J21 DDY safe to buy?

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